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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.70, 14,639.78 and 3,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.70, 14,639.78 and 3,519.72 is: 5,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.70 : 14,639.78 = 3,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.70/14,639.78 = 3,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.70x = 14,639.78 × 3,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.70x = 51,527,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527,926.46/9,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.66

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